PROGRESS on the reconstruction of Australia’s first Sikh temple sped up this week as builders prepare for the arrival of decorative domes from India.
Over the Christmas break fibreglasser Harwinder Saggu travelled from Punjab India to Woolgoolga to take measurements for the ornate domes that will take pride of place on top of the structure.
Local engineering company Arc Attack have since created a plan for those to be installed and scaffolding was erected this week ahead of their arrival.
“Things have been moving a bit slowly lately but it’s about to be really busy over the next few months,” builder Andrew Hundal said.
“Now we have everything we need for the domes to go on it will all happen pretty quickly.
“The grand entry will also be going up in the next couple of months so people will see a lot of progress.”
There will be three large domes and approximately 10 smaller ones situated on the corners of the building and patio roofs.
The fibreglass domes will be made in India then shipped to Woolgoolga in pieces.
Mr Saggu will fly over to put them together personally before they are craned onto the roof and bolted down.
“It’s definitely going to be a busy year, we’re expecting to be at lock up stage by mid year and then have it completed and ready for use by the end of the year.”
The total cost of construction is estimated at $2 million.